Seasoned performers and high schoolers both will be part of a celebration of Wayne County’s internationally known jazz heritage. Starr-Gennett Foundation’s Gennett Records Walk of Fame Festival will take place from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Free shuttle […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Closing nears on 7 more historic homes
Wayne County Land Bank is finalizing the purchase of seven houses to restore in Richmond’s Starr neighborhood, which Indiana Landmarks previously called one of the state’s most endangered historic sites. During its Sept. 3 meeting, board members learned the closing for the purchase from Richard and Kathleen Anderson’s K & R Hoosier Investments LLC is […]
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Richmond boy’s photo in Times Square display
A Wayne County family is spreading the news that their son will be featured in a New York City video display. Luca Sanchez, 3, of Richmond will appear onscreen in Times Square on Saturday, Sept. 12, during National Down Syndrome Society’s annual video presentation. During the one-hour video, more than 500 photographs will feature kids, teens and adults […]
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Couple’s foundation will give millions
Although a Richmond couple generously gave millions of dollars during their lifetime, tens of millions of additional dollars now await distribution over time from their foundation. The Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation Inc. is making an added splash in local philanthropy, continuing the legacy of the active entrepreneurial couple who were married 64 years. Leaders […]
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Water restoration cost reaches $245K
Flood response costs are adding up for Cambridge City’s utilities. At a special Thursday, Sept. 3 meeting, council agreed to pay $245,675 for emergency water service restoration. Those repairs and equipment are just the beginning of expected expenses involved in fixing the town’s water system for the longer term. Of that amount, work already performed […]
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WWS starts hybrid, virtual academies
Hoping to retain current students at risk for departure, return former students and recruit new ones from across the country, Western Wayne Schools is adding hybrid and fully online options. WWS’ board conducted a special meeting Aug. 31 to discuss that opportunity and to amend the 2026-27 calendar to add three instructional days. Two new […]
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RCS hears class-size concerns
After hearing concerns from three Richmond Community Schools teachers about the potential elimination of a policy on capping class sizes, the board agreed to keep for the time being, even though district officials said the elimination was only prompted by the need to remove outdated state language. Steven Hensley, RCS’ human resources director, said the […]
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Centerville loses sand, stone to flood
While noting some expensive losses for residents and the town, Centerville leaders are relieved that maintenance improvements helped minimize flooding damage. At council’s Aug. 25 work session, they also shared appreciation for town and county first responders, utility workers and others helping those affected. Several items related to the Aug. 12 flooding included: Council President […]
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‘Beautiful gesture’
From the mouths of babes come words of comfort and friendship. One Wayne County elementary sent cheerful messages to a neighboring school after recent flooding. Students from preschool through sixth grade at Hagerstown Elementary School wrote notes to their peers at Western Wayne Elementary School in Cambridge City to let them know they were in […]
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9/11 tribute honors first responders
Several Wayne County first responders are marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks by sharing the impact of that day on their careers. The Reid Center is planning a free public event, called “Ashes to Angels: A Celebration Honoring First Responders,” from 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Reid Center, […]